Play Ball, Jackie! by Stephen Krensky
Batter up It's Jackie Robinson's first game in the major leagues. April 15, 1947, is a big day for ten-year-old Matty Romano. His dad is taking him to see his favorite teamthe Brooklyn Dodgerson opening dayIt's also a big day for the Dodgers' new first baseman, Jackie Robinson. Many white fans don't like the fact that an African American is playing in the major leagues. By putting Jackie on the team, the Dodgers are breaking the color barrier. How will Jackie respond to the pressure? Is he the player who can finally help the Dodgers make it back to the World Series?
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| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780822590309 |
| ISBN 10 | 0822590301 |
| Title | Play Ball, Jackie! |
| Author | Stephen Krensky |
| Series | Single Titles |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Millbrook Press |
| Year published | 2011-04-01 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Nutmeg Book Award (Elementary) 2016 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |